The Brief
- A Memorial Middle School teacher faces charges after deputies say he sent inappropriate messages to a former student in Hillsborough County.
- Detectives began investigating 31-year-old Christian Schneider in late July regarding communications with a former student at Franklin Middle School.
- Investigators say Schneider admitted to engaging in inappropriate conversations with the victim dating back to 2023.
TAMPA, Fla. – A Memorial Middle School teacher was arrested Friday after sending inappropriate messages to a former student, according to deputies.
Tampa middle school investigation
What we know:
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said they started investigating the teacher, 31-year-old Christian Schneider, at the end of July. Detectives said Schneider was sending inappropriate messages to a former student at Franklin Middle School.
The Memorial Middle School teacher told investigators that he was involved in inappropriate conversations with the victim since 2023, according to HCSO. …